block
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BLOCK/ As Roberts noted, the program’s recipients have “enrolled in degree programs, embarked on careers, started businesses, purchased homes, and even married and had children.”
From Slate • Jun. 18, 2020
BIG BLOCK: Baltimore made it an exciting finish when Asaka Jackson burst up the middle to block Drew Butler’s punt, setting up the touchdown and two-point conversion that made it an eight-point game.
From Washington Times • Oct. 27, 2015
BIG BLOCK: The Ravens’ block of Jacksonville’s first punt gave them the early lead and set the tone for the day.
From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2014
NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: First-round draft pick Grant Holmes said Monday he will sign with the Dodgers if he passes a physical examination.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2014
Not a big, elaborate stage, just a concrete platform about the size of the wooden crates Cinder used to stand on in the store, a bronze plaque bolted to it that read, CINDER'S BLOCK.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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